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ART: Acrylic Painting & Multi-Drawing MediumTutor/Facilitator: Ian Hulston8 Tuesday nights - Starts on 9 February from 7-9pm This course is for Beginners and Intermediate Students. Learn basic drawing skills using pencils, charcoal and watercolour pencils. Create colourful graphic images with both oil pastels or soft pastel. Paint with Acrylics to portray images using a watercolour glaze technique or use thick Impasto Acrylic paint like oils. Fees: NZ$110 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Asian Cooking & Dim Sum:Tutor/Facilitator: Rhoda Feasey5 Tuesday nights - Starts on 9 February from 7-9pm Learn to prepare and cook delicious but economical and healthy meals for you and your family using seasonal vegetable, meat and seafood. You will see how easy it is to utilise stir frying, steaming and deep frying techniques and learn to select the best meat, seafood and different ways of cutting meat. Fee includes all ingredients. Fees: NZ$115 - Includes all ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol BECOMING YOUR BEST YOUTutor/Facilitator: Camilla Watson4 Thursday nights - Starts on 29 October from 7-9pm Want to take action and get out of a rut? What’s holding you back from being the YOU you want to be? We are meant to live a life filled with love, laughter, prosperity and radiant health. This short course will help you make change and improve your life by identifying toxic thoughts, building self-esteem, and giving clarity to the links between mind, body and spirit. Begin your change today! Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Change Your Thinking, Change Your LifeTutor/Facilitator: Camilla Watson1 Tuesday night - On 20 October from 7-9pm This seminar will create a new awareness within you of some of the subconscious drivers throughout your day and give you the skills to allow you to begin to re-programme your mind. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol CHEESE MAKING: Halloumi & RicottaTutor/Facilitator: Alexis Murti1 Saturday morning - On 17 October from 9:30am-12:30pm You make the cheese at this intensely practical DIY 'hands-in' workshops because the key to good cheese making is knowing how the cheese should look and, most importantly, how it should feel at different points in it's creation. During this three hour hands-on workshop, you will be guided through the cheese making process while you make your own Halloumi and Ricotta which you will be able to take home and show off at the end! Fees: NZ$90 - Includes Ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol CROCHET FOR RELAXATION: Beginner CourseTutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink4 Tuesday Nights - Starts on 13 October from 7-9pm This course is now FULL. Crochet is a great activity that settles your mind and is relaxing too. Crochet and the repetitive movements help the brain make more serotonin, which helps to decrease feelings of depression. Learn to crochet by making little projects (a flower keychain, crochet hearts and granny squares). Learn about different stitches and notations and how to read patterns. Crochet is a great craft to learn, you can make awesome things for yourself or join a community craft group and crochet for a cause! Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol CROCHET FOR RELAXATION: Intermediate Christmas ThemeTutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink4 Tuesday Nights - Starts on 10 November from 7-9pm This course has been CANCELLED. Been to Monique's beginner class or already know how to crochet then come along and extend your skills with new projects. Make some small gifts for Christmas Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Defensive Driving (February)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard2 Wednesday nights & 2 Monday nights - Starts on 10 February from 6:30-8:30pm Improve your driving skills, steer clear of danger and/or reduce your time on a restricted licence. An additional $60 is required to be paid to a driving instructor for the in car practical. This class is held on 2 Monday nights and 2 Wednesday nights Fees: NZ$140 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Defensive Driving (November)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard2 Monday & 2 Wednesday nights - Starts on 30 November from 6:30-8:30pm Improve your driving skills, steer clear of danger and/or reduce your time on a restricted licence. This covers the theory part of the course only. An additional $60 is required to be paid to an approved driving instructor for the in car practical. Fees: NZ$135 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Defensive Driving for Experienced Drivers (October)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard1 Saturday morning - On 31 October from 9am-1pm This class has been CANCELLED. AA Driving School has developed a classroom training program for licensed drivers who want to update their driving skills and knowledge. The course teaches positive driving behaviours and a responsible philosophy towards ourselves and other road users. Fees: NZ$125 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Defensive Driving for Experienced Drivers (December)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Sheppard1 Saturday morning - On 5 December from 9am-1pm AA Driving School has developed a classroom training program for licensed drivers who want to update their driving skills and knowledge. The course teaches positive driving behaviours and a responsible philosophy towards ourselves and other road users. Fees: NZ$125 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Digital Photography: Hands OnTutor/Facilitator: Geoff Marshall6 Wednesday nights & 1 weekend field trip - Starts 14 October from 7-9pm A practical course involving three classroom sessions, three Wednesday evening location shoots and one weekend shot. Sessions will cover people, landscape, still life, night photography, all designed to teach creative techniques of making photographs. Assumes a basic knowledge of camera operation. Fees: NZ$100 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol DYEING COTTON:Tutor/Facilitator: Clare Smith1 Saturday - On 1 August from 9:30am-4pm This course has been CANCELLED. Learn how to dye fabric using Procion dyes. This class is mainly aimed at people who want to make small lengths of fabric for quilting or embroidery, but it is also possible to dye children’s T-shirts or other small items of clothing. Learn how to mix dyes and make colour graduations, try scrunch dyeing, basic shibori and tie-dye, multi-coloured dyeing and ice dyeing. Students should end up with approximately 6 metres of dyed fabric or the equivalent in dyed clothing. Fees: NZ$85 - Plus $25 for materials for tutor Click here for more information on this course or to enrol DYEING WOOL & SILKTutor/Facilitator: Clare Smith1 Saturday - On 31 October from 9:30am - 3:30pm This class has been CANCELLED. Learn how to dye wool fabric, felt and knitting wool using wool dyes and natural dyes. Multi-coloured dyeing, shibori and dye painting will be covered. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol EASY TAI CHI: DaytimeTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez8 Tuesday mornings - Starts 13 October from 9:30-10:30am Tai Chi is an exercise that is effortless and fun for your body and mind. This is an art and an exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy, flexible, balanced, active, sociable and youthful. This class is most suited for SENIOR CITIZENS but anyone can attend. It will be held at the Tawa Community Centre. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ESOL: Conversational Group IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Margaret Seconi8 Wednesday nights - Starts on 14 October from 7-9pm Conversational English for those who feel confident at reading and writing. The focus is on learning pronunciation & meaning in a NZ context so that you will gain NZ cultural intelligence to complement your English language skills. Additional written and comprehension support can be given if requested by class members. Emphasis is placed on topical NZ cultural events so that you may gain confidence and become part of your community. Fees: NZ$25 - New Zealand Residents & Refugees Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ESOL: Basic Conversational GroupTutor/Facilitator: Margaret Seconi8 Tuesday nights - Starts on 13 October from 7-9pm Come to a friendly group and learn how to say and write your name, address and phone number; answer the telephone clearly; make appointments; read simple English and chat to your friends and work mates in clear basic Kiwi English. This is a good class for anyone new to English or who has forgotten the English they learnt at school. Fees: NZ$25 - New Zealand Residents & Refugees Click here for more information on this course or to enrol FAMILY TREE: Beginners GuideTutor/Facilitator: Jan Powell1 Sunday - On 15 November from 10am-3pm This course is for people who are new to genealogy or who need help making progress with their family tree. It will provide practical and theoretical help using a range of New Zealand and overseas records. The course is hands-on, and you will learn how and where to search for people and information. You'll learn how to save your findings on to hand-written pages or a genealogy computer program Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Fantastic Photos on Your Phone:Tutor/Facilitator: Matt McKee1 Saturday - On 31 October from 9am-4pm This class has been CANCELLED. Luscious Landscapes, Powerful Portraits, and Captivating Close-ups! “The best camera is the one that you have with you!” (Chase Jarvis) These days, for most people, most of the time, that camera will be a smartphone. The photographic capabilities of modern mobile phones are astounding. They can create high-resolution pictures, perform sophisticated image editing, or instantly share the photos online. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Gagana Samoa for EveryoneTutor/Facilitator: Taulapapa Joy Tualima8 Wednesday nights - Starts on 14 October from 6-8pm Samoan Language is amazingly easy to learn. Learn to understand and use familiar Samoan everyday expressions. Those who attended last term may re enrolled and new people can also join. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol GREAT PEOPLE PICTURES:Tutor/Facilitator: Matt McKee1 Saturday - On 14 November from 9am-4pm Boost your people photography skills with a great mix of theory, inspiration, and practice. Bring whatever camera you have (phone, point&shoot, mirrorless, DSLR) and learn about managing both available and artificial light. You will experience studio and location portraiture, as well as discover some great techniques for candid, sports, action, family events, and even street photography. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Guitar: Beginner & IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Don Franks8 Wednesday nights - Starts on 14 October from 7-9pm This course will show beginners how to form basic chords and use them to accompany a range of songs. Students will learn several different strums and a simple but effective finger picking technique. Bring your own guitar. Intermediate students will work on the same material, but learning and using more advanced playing methods. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol INDIAN COOKING FROM YOUR PANTRY:Tutor/Facilitator: Manjula Patel1 Saturday - On 14 November from 9am-4pm This class has been CANCELLED. Make yummy entrees using left over vegetables. Learn how to make curry using frozen chips. Also make different breads from scratch as well as using bought lentils to make an easy curry. Fees: NZ$125 - Includes ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol INDIAN COOKING: TraditionalTutor/Facilitator: Manjula Patel5 Monday nights - Starts 15 February from 7-9pm Make quick nutritious meals with heaps of flavour. You bring your own ingredients and container to take your meals home. Recipes include Spicy Gobi Bhajis (fried cauliflower) Madras Chicken curry( rich coconut curry) Different Dhals and Breads for any occasion Fees: NZ$70 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol INDIGO DYEING & SHIBORITutor/Facilitator: Clare Smith1 Saturday - On 6 March from 9am-3pm Learn the basics of shibori by folding, clamping, wrapping and sewing fabrics before dyeing them using indigo. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol JAPANESE COOKING: Homestyle & BentoTutor/Facilitator: Katy McTeigue3 Tuesday nights - Starts 17 November from 7-9pm This will encompass both traditional ‘washoku’ cuisine, ‘yoshoku’ foreign-influenced Japanese food, and food from Kansai region (Osaka/Kyoto area). Also learn to prepare a variety of boxed meals from cute "kyaraben" to more formal traditional Japanese Cuisine. Bring your chopsticks, and a container to take leftovers home in. Fees: NZ$75 - Fee includes all ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol JELLY ART CAKESTutor/Facilitator: Ha Nguyen1 Thursday night - On 19 November from 6:30-9:30pm Learn to make beautiful 3D jelly cakes. These confections are made with jelly and aga powders (which are from seaweeds and vegan-friendly) and inject colorful motifs onto a clear base. These cakes are an awe-inspiring example of when food transcends into edible works of art. Fees: NZ$55 - Includes Ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol JOB HUNTING SKILLS:Tutor/Facilitator: Kelly-Maree Liberona1 Wednesday night - On 28 October from 7-9pm This class has been CANCELLED. Are you struggling to find work or uncertain about your role security? Let me assist you to create some effective job searching tools and learn some strategies to approach this uncertain time in your life. Learn about some brain-based strategies to help balance your wellbeing through this tough time. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol LACE MAKING: Beginner & IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Andrea Lynch8 weeks - Starts on 15 February from 7-9pm Love lace? Learn the centuries old craft of bobbin lacemaking to make your own lace edgings. The class is suitable for beginners and for those who have already made some lace. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol LANDLORDING WITHOUT FEAR: Being a better landlord for you and your tenantsTutor/Facilitator: Jackie Thomas-Teague6 Monday nights - Starts 15 February from 7-8:30pm If you own a rental property, chances are you don’t like to ‘bother’ the tenants with inspections, rent increases, maintenance visits etc. Maybe you are not confident about what you can and can’t do. This course will show you how to develop a successful relationship with your tenants that keeps your investment in top shape – financially, physically and legally. We’ll cover all the things you probably didn’t know you need to be doing, and help you get from where you are now to where you want to be. This course will also incorporate the latest changes to the RTA. Will include one fieldtrip to a Property Investors Association meeting. Fees: NZ$70 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol LEARN TO SEW:Tutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam1 Saturday - On 7 November from 9am-4pm Would love to learn to sew but not sure where to start, and a whole term of courses is not for you? Then this one day course has been designed for you. Come and learn how to use a sewing machine (students may bring their own or use a college Bernina). Work on a selected sewing project (a bag) which will teach you essential skills and leave sewing confident all in one day. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol MIDDLE EASTERN MEALS:Tutor/Facilitator: Rolla Farah5 Tuesday nights - Starts on 13 October from 7-9pm Learn how to prepare Palestinian Middle Eastern Cuisine such as kebabs, shawarma, falafel, kidra, kefta, couscous, basbousa, sfiha, humus and taboulah salad. Fees: NZ$115 - Includes all ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol MUSICAL KEYBOARD SKILLS: BeginnerTutor/Facilitator: Nate Geldard8 Tuesday nights - Starts 13 October from 7-9pm Always wanted to learn the piano of keyboard! This is your opportunity for beginners.Get the basic skills in a fun setting. Fees: NZ$110 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Musical Keyboard Skills: IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Jean Hollier8 Monday nights - Starts 15 February 6:30-8:30pm This class is for intermediate students only. For new/beginner students please enroll in the Tuesday class. Learn to use the musical keyboard. One hour individual and group tuition plus practice time using the schools' electronic keyboards. Usually split into 2 groups with start times of either 6.30 or 7.30pm. Please bring your own headphones. Fees: NZ$110 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1A (Beginner)Tutor/Facilitator: Ripeka Bird8 Tuesday nights - Starts 13 October from 6-8pm This course is now FULL. A course for those who have always wanted to learn NZ Sign Language. A Beginner course covering units 1-3 Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol New Zealand Sign Language: Level 1BTutor/Facilitator: Ripeka Bird8 Monday nights - Starts 12 October from 6 -8pm This is a beginner course for those who have complete level 1A ie 8 weeks Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol OrchestraTutor/Facilitator: Samuel Berkahn8 Monday nights - Starts 12 October from 7:30-9:30pm The Tawa Orchestra is a community orchestra that attracts players of all ages and walks of life. No audition required – minimum standard Grade V. You will learn the dynamics of being part of a full orchestra including rehearsal techniques, sectionals, and performance. The Tawa Orchestra will perform at least 3 concerts throughout the year and may include collaborations with other community groups and visiting artists. New members can join at any time. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol OVERLOCKER BASICS/SEWING WITH KNITSTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam1 Saturday - On Saturday 14 November from 9am-3:30pm This class has been CANCELLED. An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PATCHWORK: Doily QuiltTutor/Facilitator: Dianne Barnden1 Sunday - On 1 November from 9am-4pm This is the ideal project to use those doily’s we love collecting and that are lurking in cupboards. The quilt is designed to fit any amount of doily’s as you can make it as big or as small as you like. The key to this quilt is to have fabrics that will not over power your doily’s and ones that complement the embroidery of the doily’s. Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Patchwork: Finishing School (UFO)Tutor/Facilitator: Dianne Barnden1 Sunday - On 8 November from 9am - 4pm Students bring ufos (unfinished objects), or problem projects, or anything that they may need help with. You may need help to finish your quilt top, or learn how to baste and quilt your top or learn how to finish binding your quilt. Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PATCHWORK: JELLY ROLL RACETutor/Facilitator: Di Barnden1 Sunday - On 29 November from 9am-4pm This could possibly be the easiest quilt you will ever make. Take one jelly roll and a contrasting background and sew. No seams to match, not points to fret over, just good old plain sewing. Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PATCHWORK:Hand QuiltingTutor/Facilitator: Diane Barnden1 Sunday - On Sunday 22 November from 9am-4pm This course has been CANCELLED Fees: NZ$85 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PILATES: Beginner (Monday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Monday nights - Starts on 15 February from 6-7pm Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PILATES: Beginner (Wed evening)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Wednesday nights - Starts on 14 October from 6-7pm This class is now FULL. Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PILATES: Beginner / Intermediate (Thurs)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Thursday nights - Starts on 15 October from 7:15-8:15pm Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. This class is suitable for beginner or intermediate students who have attended some Pilate's classes before. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Pilates: Beginner Daytime (Friday)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Friday mornings - Starts 16 October from 9:30-10:30am This course is held at Linden Community Centre Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. The course is suitable for beginners and those who have not done an exercise programme before. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PILATES: Intermediate (Mon)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Monday nights - Starts on 15 February from 7:15-8:15pm Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. This class is suitable for intermediate students who have attended some Pilate's classes before. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol PILATES:Intermediate (Wed morning)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Wednesday mornings - Starts 14 October from 10-11am This course is held at the Tawa Community Centre. Pilates is a blend of physical and mental workouts helping you to increase your flexibility and core strength, and improve your posture. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol POTTERY: Beginner Wheel workTutor/Facilitator: Anne Glennie8 Monday nights - Starts on 15 February from 7-9:30pm This class is an introduction to throwing clay on a pottery wheel. Students learn to centre clay on the wheel and the basics of throwing the foundation shapes of cylinders and bowls. Please note that glazing will be done on the final week, so it is essential that students can attend on that evening as there are no alternative opportunities to glaze work. The costs for clay, firing and glazing materials are extra and will vary depending on how much a student makes. Please bring $30 materials deposit payable in cash to the tutor on the first night. Some students may not use all this deposit however productive students may be required to pay more. This class is held at Gear Homestead Woolshed Potters clubrooms, Gear Homestead, Okowai Road Porirua and is for ADULTS ONLY. Fees: NZ$170 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Raranga 1 Day Wananga IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Nina Paaka1 Sunday - On 22 November from 9am - 5pm Minimum experience required (people who have made putiputi) - Kono/Konae. Also for the Experienced weaver - whiri kete or wall hanging Note: All registered students will be contacted by the tutor to discuss what they would like to create, where to harvest harakeke and what type of harakeke needed, preparation of harakeke and tools to be sourced for the day. Fees: NZ$45 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Raranga: Creating Taonga with Harakeke (Intermediate)Tutor/Facilitator: Nina Paaka8 Tuesday nights - Starts on 13 October from 7-9pm This class is now FULL. This class is for those who are experienced at weaving with Harakeke and/or other materials. You must understand the tikanga, reo and how to prepare Harakeke for weaving. Minimum of experience – putiputi, kono and konae. This class is a pathway for those that wish to move on from the beginners class. You will learn how to weave whiri kete and are welcome to inquire about weaving other items. Come along and become one of our Tuakana weavers and 'get your weave on'. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol REIKI HEALINGTutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers4 Tuesday Nights - Starts on 13 October from 7-9pm This course has been CANCELLED. Some refer to this positive Reiki energy as life force energy and indeed it can bring new life to a stressed out tired body. Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol SELF DEFENCE: Krav Maga(Age 15+)Tutor/Facilitator: Gabriel Molina1 Saturday afternoon - On 21 November from 12noon -3pm Krav Maga (contact combat) is a self-defence system developed by the Israeli Defence Force. Its application and efficiency in the real world has been proven to be highly effective by law enforcement agencies, protection services, and the military. The 3 hour session will be at an introductory level and will focus on civilian self defence. Unlike the military or police, the main intent for civilian krav maga is to: Minimise harm to oneself, stop the escalation of conflict by defending in a decisive manner, and also by escaping quickly at the very first opportunity Fees: NZ$50 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Sewing for Beginners (Thursday)Tutor/Facilitator: Janet Barnes8 Thursday nights - Starts on 15 October from 7-9pm This class is FULL. This class is for people who are wanting to gain confidence with a sewing machine. And those just starting can work through a project making a shopping bag to introduce them to the sewing machine and sewing techniques. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Sewing for Beginners (Wed)Tutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam8 Wednesday nights - Starts on 14 October from 7-9pm Learn how to understand a pattern, work out the material needed and what sewing words mean. If you wish to make your own project under the guidance of the tutor then you need to go to the Monday class. Fees: NZ$65 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Sewing: IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam8 Monday nights - Starts on 15 February from 6:30-8:30pm The class will cater for intermediate sewers. All students will be helped, shown techniques and short cuts. Bring pattern, material & sewing kit, current sewing project, or idea to the first lesson. Fees: NZ$110 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Spanish: Getting Started for TravellersTutor/Facilitator: Luz Domenella8 Tuesday nights - Starts 13 October from 7-9pm This course has been CANCELLED. Learn to understand and speak simple written and spoken Spanish. Learn how to communicate when buying food, organising transport or getting simple directions Fees: NZ$110 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol TAI CHI: BeginnerTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez8 Tuesday nights - Starts on 13 October from 6:30-7:30pm Taichi is an exciting, fun, exercise for your body and mind.This is the art and exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy. flexible, balanced, active,sociable and youthful. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol TAI CHI: Intermediate Kungfu / 42 Competition SwordTutor/Facilitator: Mercedes Godinez8 Tuesday nights - Starts 13 October from 7:45-8:45pm Taichi is an exciting, fun, exercise for your body and mind.This is the art and exercise that the Chinese have been practicing to keep healthy. flexible, balanced, active,sociable and youthful. For those who have attended Tai Chi before this is an opportunity to extend your skills and knowledge. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Ukulele: Beginners & IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Don Franks8 Tuesday nights - Starts on 13 October from 7-9pm This course will show beginners how to form basic chords and use them to accompany a range of songs. Students will learn several different strums to suit slow, medium and faster tunes. Intermediate students will be able to learn new ways to get the best out of your ukulele Bring your own ukulele. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol VIETNAMESE COOKING:Tutor/Facilitator: Ha Nguyen4 Thursday nights - Starts on 15 October from 6-8pm These dishes can be enjoyed for any meal and will be taught by a Vietnamese chef with a passion for authentic cooking. The menu will include dishes such as savoury pancakes, wraps, rolls noodle soups and rice noodle salads. Fees: NZ$100 - Includes Ingredients Click here for more information on this course or to enrol WOODWORK MADE EASY (Thursday)Tutor/Facilitator: Gary Beecroft8 Thursday nights - Starts on 15 October from 7-9pm This course is now FULL. Learn wood working, sharpening, tuning, using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own project at your level of ability and learn skills while completing the project. You provide your own materials. No recycled timber allowed. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol WOODWORK MADE EASY(Tuesday)Tutor/Facilitator: Gary Beecroft8 Tuesday nights - Starts on 13 October from 7-9pm This class is now FULL. Learn wood working, sharpening, tuning, using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own project at your level of ability and learn skills while completing the project. You provide your own materials. No recycled timber allowed. Fees: NZ$115 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol XERO BASIC: (November)Tutor/Facilitator: Carolyn Bates1 Sunday - On 22 November from 9am-4pm In the best Xero course in Wellington learn about this new web-based accounting package which is growing rapidly in use in the small business sector. This is a beginner course in Xero but you are expected to have some accounting knowledge. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol XERO BASIC: (October)Tutor/Facilitator: Carolyn Bates1 Sunday - On Sunday 18 October from 9am-4pm This class is FULL. In the best Xero course in Wellington learn about this new web-based accounting package which is growing rapidly in use in the small business sector. This is a beginner course in Xero but you are expected to have some accounting knowledge. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol YOGA: Beginner (Wed)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Wednesday nights - Starts on 14 October from 7:15-8:15pm This class is now FULL. Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol YOGA: Beginner/Intermediate (Thurs)Tutor/Facilitator: Barbara Wefers8 Thursday nights - Starts on 15 October from 6-7pm This class is now FULL. Graduated yoga postures to enhance health and develop and maintain muscle/joint flexibility. Breath awareness and control and relaxation for stress release. Fees: NZ$75 |